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Plug-in NC Visits Virginia on NDEW Road Trip
As one final wrap-up to our National Drive Electric Week road trip, I wanted to offer some thoughts on how Virginia is similar to and different from our home state when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. To start, a few snapshots. According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of November 16,…
November 17, 2020
Jacob and Wattson Reflect on Plug-in NC’s National Drive Electric Week Road Trip
From Sunday, September 27, through Saturday, October 3, Jacob Bolin, Plug-in NC’s program manager, and Wattson, Plug-in NC’s trusty Chevrolet Bolt EV, toured eastern North Carolina and Virginia. The duo visited 12 charging stations along their 1,245-mile trip that took them down to Wilmington, over to the Outer Banks and then up into the home of our northern neighbors. The…
October 21, 2020
Getting to Know Our Driver
With our National Drive Electric Week road trip rapidly approaching, we wanted to share a bit about our fearless leader and driver, Jacob Bolin. Let’s check in to learn more! PINC: Can you tell us a bit about yourself? JB: Well, I think we should start with the most important thing first — I am a lover of the road…
September 14, 2020
Plug-in NC Ambassador Spotlight: Dave Erb
Plug-in NC is excited to talk with ambassador and electric vehicle (EV) enthusiast Dave Erb for this quarter’s Ambassador Spotlight. Dave is an automotive engineer who spent the majority of his career in academia, and he recently retired from UNC Asheville as a mechatronic engineering professor. Starting out as a consultant and a test and development engineer in the heavy…
June 16, 2020
The North Carolina State Parks Amazing Adventure Challenge: Driving Electric to 41 Parks
About the Author: Plug-in NC Ambassador Chris Maxwell lives in Raleigh and is curator of the ecodweeb blog. Since 2016, he has been leading by example to promote electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy across North Carolina. Chris and his solar-powered fleet of EVs has been profiled by ChargePoint (part 1, part 2) and Plug-in NC. In August, WRAL ran…
November 25, 2019
Plug-in NC Ambassador Spotlight: Helen DiPietro
To kick off the summer, we are highlighting another one of our Plug-in NC ambassadors. Let’s get to know more about Helen DiPietro. Hi, I’m Helen! For the past five years, I have been an office manager and jack of all trades, master of none, in the Engineering Communications unit at North Carolina State University. I am also the College…
June 8, 2019
Plug-in NC Ambassador Spotlight: Chris Maxwell
Plug-in NC Ambassador Spotlight – Chris Maxwell To wrap up this year, we’ll be highlighting our ambassador Chris Maxwell! Chris has been a Plug-in NC ambassador for a few years now. Throughout the time we have known him, he has helped with events, attended our annual summits, given presentations around North Carolina and even hosted his own National Drive Electric…
December 15, 2018
Plug-in NC Ambassador Spotlight: Ken Clifton
For this Plug-in NC ambassador spotlight, we’ll be talking to Ken Clifton! Ken is a computer science professor at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College where he teaches programming and logic courses. Ken has an extensive list of accomplishments and studies he has conducted in renewable energy and information technology, one being his creation of a solar power production plug-in for WordPress that…
October 1, 2018
Plug-in NC Ambassador Spotlight: Carmalee Scarpitti
Have you heard about how awesome our Plug-in NC ambassadors are? With their knowledge and enthusiasm, they are Plug-in NC’s go-to advocates for electric vehicles (EVs). This year, we will be highlighting several of our ambassadors to learn more about them and share their stories. First up is Carmalee Scarpitti! Carmalee (middle) with her husband (right) and son (left) at…
May 23, 2018
Why Do Our Ambassadors Love Their Electric Vehicles?
For many, owning an electric vehicle (EV) not only refers to a mode of transportation, but it describes a lifestyle and passion. From longtime electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts to newcomers interested in the developing technology and environmental benefits, Plug-in NC is lucky to have very passionate and knowledgeable ambassadors. For Tiffany Alexy, her interest in cars and environmental sustainability…
June 7, 2017
